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Governor signs budget reducing school safety, mental health to pay for free college tuition

July 29, 2024

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LANSING — On Wednesday, July 24, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed the second part of the state’s $82.5 billion state budget for next year. Among the items in the budget are free community college for high school graduates who graduated in 2023 and after. The community college deal comes at a cost, though. The budget passed both…

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Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc.

July 29, 2024

Employment: Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. Dusty’s Auto Body & Detail, Inc. is looking for a dependable worker. We are in need of an individual who will pay attention to detail cleaning incoming and outgoing vehicles. Experience is a plus but not necessary. We will provide any training as necessary. We offer a competitive wage based on experience and…

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UACJ Whitehall Industries providing space for school robotics teams

July 25, 2024

West Shore School News is presented by West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. LUDINGTON — MiSTEM Network Region 9 has recently formed a partnership with UACJ Whitehall Industries of Ludington to provide space for a new practice facility dedicated to local FIRST Robotics teams. “This unique business and school partnerships will…

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July 25, 2024

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Employment: LMTA Bus Dispatcher

July 25, 2024

Ludington Mass Transit Authority (LMTA) is a public transportation authority servicing Mason County and is currently seeking candidates for a part-time dispatcher. Hours will vary from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will include some weekends. Must have a clean criminal background check, pass a pre-employment physical and DOT drug screen. The Dispatcher will be a key link between drivers,…

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